Dominic Balconi
Building a Beachfront Home at 18 years old; first deal ever!
This is my first BP post, just wanted to preface this post with that fact. I'll give you a little insight into my personal situation so you have a better idea of what I'll be dealing with.I am 18, currently a licensed...
Frank M.
Self Directed IRA Tax reporting?
For my current rental property, I file a Schedule E each year. And I have to track all expenses and income to do so.
Once I set up and fund an SDIRA via transfer from a regular IRA, what are the reporting req...
Ashton Karp
Advice for working as an agent and mortgage broker
Whats up, BP. I am in the Tacoma, Washington area and I am closing in on my real estate agent license. I currently have about a months worth of living expenses saved up after paying desk and startup fees and this is g...
John Hodson
Should Tenant Pay for Landscaping If They Want It For My SFH?
Hi All BPers!I need some guidance. My tenant wants to level the backyard before the annual weed and feed. Below are pictures of the yard. It is uneven as you can see. They wanted to rent a tiller at first which I ques...
Jason Wolohan
What would you have done differently on your first STR?
I'm analyzing deals for my first short term rental. I'm doing all the research: podcasts, books, webinars, articles, etc. along with finding markets where I should have an easier time finding a cleaner and handyman. I...
Josh V.
Cost to replace kitchen faucet?
One of my rental properties in Kansas City is managed by a property manager. My recent monthly owner statement included a $443 charge for replacing a kitchen faucet. Seemed excessive to me so I got a breakdown of th...
David Latimor
Multifamily Apartments - Market due for major price correction?
Greetings Forum members,This is my first post but I've been reading biggerpockets for years now and have enjoyed the insight of many members who have contributed. Thank you all!Recently, I have been searching for inve...
Vincent Townsend
Hi Bigger Pockets!!! Quick question about an IRA.
Hi all,As you see from my subject line i have a quick question about IRA's. Does anyone have any experience using an IRA to fund a deal? I've read that you can take up to 10K out for your first home purchase. Can some...
Jenni Brown
Want to get into rentals, need to pick a path!
My husband and I are ready to start looking for our first property. I am leaning toward a beach house in a nearby city in a neighboring State. But, we keep going back and forth on vacation home vs a single family home...
Account Closed
Housing Bubble: Why it may be worse than previously thought
A housing bubble is a run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation and exuberance. ... Speculators enter the market, further driving demand. At some point, demand decreases or stagnates at the same time supp...